Established systems for tracking and managing grants allowing our cross-functional team to improve management of over $5mm in grant funds.Managed contracts for a diverse department engaging with 15 different vendors ensuring deliverables were met on time.Engaged community partners in the Healthy Neighborhoods Study (HNS), a Participatory Action Research Project examining the impact of neighborhood change on health.Assisted in all phases of the research cycle including data collection, analysis, and action.Produced bi-monthly newsletter distributed to HNS Research Consortium allowing for engagement of 100 stakeholders from 15 different organizations.

Communication• Managed Ambassador Hunt’s complex work and personal calendar, resolving conflicts as they arose.• Anticipated issues and creatively provided solutions.• Assessed all incoming correspondence and requests, proactively prioritizing items as needed to meet demands on Ambassador Hunt’s time.• Drafted, proofed, and edited outgoing correspondence and other documents.• Handled a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.• Coordinated with program staff to organize briefings and other documents for all meetings and events.Operations• Prioritized multiple tasks seamlessly and with excellent attention to detail.• Maintained accurate records of correspondence through Raiser’s Edge database.• Recruited and trained new staff in team protocols and procedures. • Provided support to during key events with donors, political and programmatic contacts. • Briefed Ambassador Hunt daily and outside office hours to keep her informed of upcoming commitments.• Organized domestic and international travel logistics.“Swanee Hunt Alternatives is a two-generation family operating foundation with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Chief Executive and Chair Ambassador Swanee Hunt leads three major programs that advance global security and social justice in the U.S.”

• Developed formal guided tour programs of four historic sites and gave tours to 40-80 visitors daily.• Created a “Self-Guided Tour” program of the park grounds to provide to visitors in the off-season.• Disseminated information on park rules, regulations, and safety concerns to visitors.• Gave informal and formal interpretive tours using a variety of different interpretive techniques suitable to all audiences.• Conducted research using a variety of sources to create interpretive programs.• Led mock archaeological excavations through “Kids Dig It” archaeology program for 150 students in Quincy Public Schools.• Served as front line staff, answered phones and provided appropriate information to visitors planning their visit.• Assisted with the set up, tear down, and running various events held on the park grounds.

• Operated cash register, Point of Sale System, collected and handled money in a high volume sales operation.• Performed opening and closing procedures including settling and posting daily sales reports.• Assessed customer needs, provided friendly and attentive customer service to meet the needs of museum visitors.• Disseminated information to museum visitors about products available in store, museum membership, and exhibits.• Maintained inventory and stock of store by retrieving items from the stock room and merchandising areas when necessary.

• Managed crew of six high schoolers in forestry, trail work, wildlife biology, and restoration projects.• Ensured support and safety of crew while in backcountry settings.• Coordinated travel arrangements for crew to work locations and to Ketchikan, AK.• Organized work schedule for the course of the four week crew.• Awards Received: USDA Certificate of Merit for “outstanding leadership and coordination of the 2015 YCC crew”.

• Organized first class mail and packages and sort into mailboxes.• Operate cash register and provide information to students, visitors, and community members in person or over the phone.

• Provided information, and welcome attendees to promote an enjoyable theatre experience.• Sold and distributed tickets to attendees.

• Lead group meetings, introduce campaign strategies to new members, maintain timeline of group events (Climate Carnival, Earth Week, No Impact Week, Movie Series, etc.).• Successfully led campaigns to ban sales of disposable plastic water bottles, close campus coal plant, implement re-usable to-go box program, and emphasize pre-existing reusable mug check-out program.

• Organized and prepared a 35 person food plan for six camping trips from 4-14 days long while taking into account various dietary concerns.

• Coordinated weekly volunteer trips to local organic farms for up to 20 students. Managed group’s budget allocation.

• Co-authored a report on the geology of the Cedar Creek Mastodon site.• Conducted geologic fieldwork of site including isopac mapping, sediment core analysis, C14 proxy extraction, and loss on ignition.• Participated in archaeological excavation alongside volunteers, students, and professors from a number of Universities.

• Instructed groups of 5-13 year olds in introductory rock climbing techniques; ensured adherence to safety practices.• Greeted campers, parents, and other customers, provided them with friendly and attentive service.• Operated cash register, POS, and member system; maintained knowledge of merchandise to facilitate sales.

• Conducted scientific research on Erythrina flabelliformis (Coral Bean).• Germinated seeds and extracted DNA from the resulting plants using a QIAGEN DNeasy plant mini kit.• Collated and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel.